In this Southern Fried DNN User Group Meeting:

Speaker: David Poindexter
Topic: FOLLOW-UP to GA4 + DNN Connect 2023 RECAP

The June 2023 Southern Fried DNN Meetup discussed changes in the meeting schedule and focused on Google Analytics 4 integration in DNN. They also highlighted DNN 9.12.0 release candidate and improvements to Google Analytics connectors.

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Community Topics and Updates

• The meetup's time and day were adjusted for logistical reasons, seeking input from attendees to find a suitable time slot.
• The discussion emphasized transitioning to Google Analytics 4 due to the impending data collection halt for Universal Analytics starting from July 1, 2023.
• A new Google Analytics 4 connector was introduced in DNN 9.12.0, allowing users to directly integrate Google Analytics 4 with their DNN websites.
• The meetup acknowledged and fixed a bug related to tracking administrators in Google Analytics connectors.
• The old Google Analytics connector is planned to be deprecated and eventually removed from the platform.
• Attendees suggested labeling the old connector as "legacy" to avoid confusion.
• Announcements included a fix for a CKEditor bug and improvements in user profile display in the Persona bar.
• The meetup encouraged attendees to ask questions or provide feedback regarding the new Google Analytics 4 connector and DNN 9.12.0 release.
• 🔌 The connector icon's position was fixed.
• 🖼️ The profile picture and user list had a similar issue.
• 🏠 Community updates include quick access links and enhancements to forms.
• 📝 New issue templates on GitHub encourage better reporting with fields like relevant log output and relevant version selection.
• 💰 Developers can indicate if they're willing to sponsor or contribute to enhancements.
• 📦 A new DNN input element is in development, offering various input types, label sliding, validation, and customization options.
• 🎨 Developers can control styling, including colors, rounding, and text alignment per component.
• 👍 Community members are encouraged to explore and test the enhancements and updates. 👍 Positive Community Vibes 🤝 Collaborative Session 📊 Few Issues in DNN 🗣️ Good Interactions 🌍 International Attendees 🍽️ Memorable Dinner Experiences 🚌 Bus Adventure to Event
• 😊 The speaker discussed a recent event in a cool and picturesque location.
• 📸 Photos and videos from the event are available on a OneDrive account.
• 🎮 Attendees had a good time with each other, playing games and hanging out.
• 📊 Recommendations for transitioning to Google Analytics 4: Set up conversions, start audiences, and explore new event tracking features.
• ⏰ Google is sticking to the July 1st deadline for the Universal Analytics to GA4 transition.
• 💻 Consider syncing queries between Universal Analytics and GA4, but generally, it's recommended to start fresh.
• 🕒 The meetup schedule might change to accommodate different time zones.
• 🤝 Co-coding sessions on Discord are available for collaborative coding and help.
• 📆 Plans for the next month's meetup are not finalized, and suggestions for topics or presentations are welcome.

Watch the Southern Fried DNN User Group MONTH YEAR Meeting:

Original June 2023 Google G4 Instructions Presentation

This SoFri July 2023 Meeting's G4 Recap & Meeeting

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